Patrol Officer – Community Safety & Impact

Port Orchard Police Department; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HRA VEBA

Retirement benefits

Holiday leave bank

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Port Orchard Police Department seeks a Patrol Officer to protect lives and property, reduce crime, and engage with the community. The role emphasizes proactive public safety, teamwork, and accountable policing in daily duties across city areas.

The position offers a base pay range from $43.66 to $54.03 per hour, with additional education, bilingual and longevity pay options, and a potential high end up to $61.59 per hour depending on scale and years of service.

Qualifications

• Respond to emergency and routine calls for service.
• Enforce traffic laws and safety ordinances.
• Conduct patrols and maintain visible police presence.
• Read, review, interpret, and serve court orders.
• Prepare affidavits and investigate suspected criminal activities.
• Appear in court to present evidence and testify.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and routine calls for service.
• Apprehend violators as required and use force within policy.
• Tactically de-escalate verbal attacks and manage confrontations.
• Operate patrol vehicles and other conveyances.
• Conduct patrols across city areas to deter crime.
• Monitor traffic and issue infractions as appropriate.
• Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports.
• Prepare affidavits and interview witnesses.
• Appear in court to present evidence and testimonies.
• Perform searches of people and areas as needed.
• Provide first aid, CPR, or naloxone when needed.

Skills

Emergency response

Traffic enforcement

Public safety

Team collaboration

Court appearances

First aid/CPR

Reading court orders

Investigative reporting

Job description

Port Orchard Police Department seeks a Patrol Officer to protect lives and property, reduce crime, and engage with the community. The role emphasizes proactive public safety, teamwork, and accountable policing in daily duties across city areas.

The position offers a base pay range from $43.66 to $54.03 per hour, with additional education, bilingual and longevity pay options, and a potential high end up to $61.59 per hour depending on scale and years of service.